The artwork, titled “Himalayas. Gloomy cliff,” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1943. It is a tempera on cardboard piece, belonging to the Symbolism art movement. The dimensions of the landscape genre artwork are 30.4 x 45.7 cm.
The artwork portrays a landscape dominated by the imposing silhouettes of mountain cliffs under a somber, dusky sky. At the forefront, the sharp, dark cliffs are painted in stark contrast to the ethereal, softly hued blue and purple mountains in the background, creating a sense of depth and grandeur. The scenery evokes a profound sense of mystery and isolation, characteristic of the symbolic interpretations of nature that Roerich was known for. The overall tonality of the artwork leans towards darker shades, with subtle variations of blue and purple that emphasize the mystical and rather gloomy atmosphere of the Himalayan setting.
